From Lab to Orbit: Achieving Mission Assurance in CubeSat Propulsion
Today, CubeSat technology is becoming more and more sophisticated. The cost of making a mistake in orbit is as high as ever, because these errors are often impossible to correct.
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Interview at SpaceComm Expo Europe: SteamJet CEO Marco Pavan on Water‑Based CubeSat Thrusters
Marco Pavan, CEO of the British startup SteamJet Space Systems, gave an interview to Reuters during Space-Comm Expo Europe (March 4–5, 2026). During the conversation, he spoke about a technology
How We Measure Thrust for Artemis II
Measuring Thrust in Space Missions In space, any spacecraft needs a propulsion system to perform maneuvers. Even small thrusters can make a huge difference by delivering orbit correction, station keeping,
What Is a FEEP Thruster? Field-Emission Electric Propulsion for Small Satellites
The small satellite market has been expanding rapidly over the past decade. CubeSats are no longer used solely for educational purposes but have evolved into a vital tool for Earth
SteamJet Space at Space-Comm Expo Europe 2026
SteamJet Space will attend the Space-Comm Expo Europe on 4-5 March 2026. It is one of the key space industry events in Europe that is going to take place in
Cold Gas Propulsion for Small Satellites
As the space industry shifts toward more compact and agile platforms, selecting the right small satellite propulsion system has become a critical mission-design decision. Among the various technologies available, cold
Electrothermal Propulsion Testing for SteamJet Thrusters
Understanding how heat moves through an electrothermal propulsion system is critical when the thruster is mounted directly onto a spacecraft. We conducted a detailed thermal mapping campaign to evaluate operational
Artemis II Mission: Water Propulsion for Crewed Spaceflight
SteamJet water propulsion is being demonstrated during NASA’s Artemis II mission, setting a new safety benchmark for CubeSat operations on crewed spaceflight. Artemis II is an upcoming lunar spaceflight mission